Leila A. (Fitzpatrick) Wich, 69, of Earlton, died
Wednesday, August 29 at St. Peter’s Hospice, Albany.

She was born August 12, 1938 in Pittsfield, MA, the
daughter of the late John and Josephine (Fitch) Fitzpatrick.

Leila was a communicant of St. Mary’s Church of Coxsackie
and was an avid scrap booker.

Surviving are her husband, Kenneth F. Wich; three sons,
Kenneth J. Wich of Maine and Steven C. and Gary M. Wich, both of Tennessee; four
daughters, Susan M. Wich and Carole E. Glover, both of Pennsylvania, and Nancy
J. Wich and Elaine B. Van Etten, both of New York; three sisters, Regina
Furciniti, Mary Hayes and Kathleen Fitzpatrick, all of Massachusetts; 18
grandchildren; and many cousins, nieces and nephews.

Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her brother,
John Fitzpatrick, and a sister, Patricia Fallon.

Burial was in St. Mary’s Parish Cemetery.

Contributions in her memory may be made to Community
Hospice of Albany County, designated to the Hospice Inn, 315 South Manning
Boulevard, Albany 12208, or to the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation at
pulmonaryfibrosis.org.

Arrangements were with W.C. Brady’s Sons Inc., Coxsackie.

September 6, 2007

REGINALD CLAPPERGraveside service

Relatives and friends are invited to a graveside service
for Reginald Clapper, 83, of Lantana, FL, formerly of Durham, on Sunday,
September 16 at 3 p.m. in the Oak Hill Cemetery, Route 81.

Reginald died July 22 at Bethesda Memorial Hospital in
Boynton Beach, FL.

Funeral arrangements are with Cunningham Funeral Home,
Greenville.

September 6, 2007

RUTHANN PATTONPhotographer, artist

RuthAnn Patton, 61, of Medusa, died at her home on Friday,
August 31.

She was born in Huntington July 24, 1946, the daughter of
Ruth (Lauersen) Bergwall and the late George Patton.

RuthAnn, was a friend to all who had met her, was an avid
photographer and artist. She loved to go antiquing and was an excellent jewelry
designer. She will be remembered as one who had strong conviction in her faith
and who was devoted to her daughter.

Besides her mother, surviving are a daughter, Naomi
Saddlemire of Stone Ridge; two sisters, Jeannette Rice (William) and Barbara
Ruff (Gregory); two brothers, George Patton (Eleanor) and Richard A. Patton;
and several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.

She was predeceased by her father and a brother, Walter Lee
Patton.

Graveside services were conducted in the Rensselaerville
Cemetery.

Those who wish may contribute in her memory to the Town of
Rensselaerville Rescue Squad, 87 Barger Road, Medusa 12120.

Arrangements were with Cunningham Funeral Home, Greenville.

September 13, 2007

STEVE PECYLAKVietnam veteran

Steve Pecylak, 59, died peacefully at his home in Westerlo
with his family by his side on Saturday, September 8 after a courageous battle
with cancer.

Steven was born in Yonkers January 9, 1948, the son of
Ksenia (Seredinsky) Pecylak of Hastings on Hudson and the late John Pecylak.

He grew up in Hastings-on- Hudson and joined the Marine
Corps on July 30, 1966. He served in Vietnam and was wounded and honorably
discharged with a Purple Heart on October 25, 1967.

In 1976 he moved to Westerlo, where he married his wife,
Lorraine Scott in 1977. Steve worked as a carpenter until 1981 and then worked
26 years as a corrections officer, retiring from the Greene Correctional
Facility on August 2, 2007.

He also was a member of the Northern Catskill Racing Pigeon
Club in Cairo for 22 years. Raising and racing pigeons was his love.

Besides his mother and his wife, Steve in survived by his
son and daughter, David and Andrea, both of Westerlo; sisters Irene Hess and
Mayann Pirozek, both of Hastings-on-Hudson; and many nieces, nephews and
Godchildren.

Interment was in the Westerlo Central Cemetery.

Those who desire are requested to donate in his memory to
the Community Hospice of their choice or to St. John the Baptist Church.

Arrangements were with Cunningham Funeral Home, Greenville.

September 13, 2007

JOHANNA RADNAILifelong homemaker

Johanna M. Radnai, 86, of East Durham, formerly of Yorktown
Heights, died at Kaaterskill Care in Catskill on Friday, September 7.

She was born in Germany on January 29, 1921.

A lifelong homemaker, she also was a volunteer for
Community Action of Greene County for over five years and was named as a Senior
Companion of the Month. Because she was bilingual in German and English she was
able to help clients who spoke German, but no English.

Surviving are her son, Gabor “Gabe” Radnai of East Durham,
and relatives in Germany.

Burial was in the Oak Hill Cemetery. Arrangements were
with Cunningham Funeral Home, Greenville.

September 20, 2007

ROBERT E. VAUGHNArmy veteran

Robert E. “Murphy” Vaughn, 83, of Durham, died at the
Kaaterskill Care Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Catskill on Tuesday,
September 18.

He was born in Greenville January 2, 1924, the son of the
late Thurman and Mable (Elliott) Vaughn.

Murphy served in the Army during World War II in the
Rhineland, Central Europe and Northern France, and received the American Service
Medal, Distinguished Unit Badge, European African Middle Eastern Service Medal
and the Good Conduct Medal.

He and his later brother William operated the IGA Market in
Greenville and then he worked at Bryant’s Super in Greenville for many years.

He was a member of Greenville American Legion Post # 291.

Surviving are his daughters, Norma Marsilio (Michael) and
Marsha Cance (Alessandro); grandchildren Erik and Kim Marsilio, Jessica Pril and
Regina Cangelosi; six great-grandchildren; and several nieces, nephew,
great-nieces and great-nephews.

Services are Friday, September 21 from Cunningham Funeral
Home, Greenville, with calling from 4 to 8 p.m. The Legion conducts services at
7:30 p.m.

Memorials maybe made to Community Hospice of
Columbia-Greene, 47 Liberty Street, Catskill 12414

September 27, 2007

BARBARA BARONAuxiliary charter member

Barbara Baron, 81, of Freehold, died at the Daughters of
Sarah Nursing Home in Albany on Sunday, September 23.

She was born in Catskill March 5, 1926, the daughter of the
late Henry and Mildred (Tunison) Mangold.

Barbara was very active in the community, teaching American
Red Cross swimming lessons and as a charter member of the Freehold Volunteer
Fire Auxiliary. She also was active in her church and was a member of the St.
John’s Rosary Altar Society.

She enjoyed golfing, bowling, gardening and knitting.

Surviving are two daughters, Eileen Fernandez (John) and
Michelle Place (Phillip); son Edmund Baron II (Sherry); two brothers, Joseph and
Robert Mangold; two sisters, Ruth Herrington and Frances Ayrey; seven
grandchildren, Christopher and Jessica Fernandez, Eilis and Stephanie Baron,
Philip Place Jr. and Leanne and Evan Place; and several nieces and nephews.

Barbara was predeceased by her husband, Edmund S. Baron,
and a sister, Theresa Notarnicola.

Interment was in the Freehold Cemetery.

Contributions in her memory may be made to the Community
Hospice of their choice.

Arrangements were with Cunningham Funeral Home, Greenville.

September 27, 2007

LELAND DAVISLongtime GNH employee

Leland Davis, 82, of Osteen, FL, died Saturday, September
8.

He was born in South Westerlo February 18, 1925, the son of
Barney and Alice Gladys Davis.

At an early age the family moved to Kinderhook and he
attended Martin Van Buren High School, where he excelled in basketball and
baseball.

When the U.S. entered World War II, Lee enlisted in the
Navy. He served aboard the USS Augustus and the aircraft carrier Ranger CV4,
which saw duty in the Mediterranean near North Africa, also north of the Arctic
Circle close to Norway, in the Pacific to Hawaii and finally to California. He
was discharged at Lido Beach in 1946 and returned home to South Westerlo.

He met and married his wife of 58 years, Florainne.

Lee was employed by GNH Lumber for 25 years. He retired as
manager of its Windham yard and also served as a member of the board of
directors.

He was a member of the Greenville Rotary Club and a 60-year
member of the Greenville American Legion Post 291.

Lee was an avid bowler who achieved the title of King of
the Hill on local television. He had also been bitten by the golf bug, playing
in several leagues.

Besides his parents, he was predeceased by a sister, Joyce
Coon, and a brother, Earl Fenoff.

Burial was in the West Ghent Cemetery.

Contributions in Dick’s memory may be made to the Columbia
County Community Health Care Consortium, 325 Columbia Street, Hudson 12534.

Arrangements were with Bond Funeral Home, Valatie.

September 27, 2007

ANN LHOTANMemorial service set

A graveside memorial service for Ann Lhotan, formerly of
Coxsackie, who died Friday, August 31, takes place Saturday, September 29 at 9
a.m. at St. Mary’s Cemetery Coxsackie.

Arrangements are with W.C. Brady’s Sons Inc. Funeral Home,
Coxsackie.

September 27, 2007

LOUISE SEABURGRetired postmaster

Louise Seaburg, 95, of Alcove, died Sunday,
September 23 at the Guilderland Center Nursing Home.

Born in Switzerland February 24, 1912, she was
the daughter of the late Karl and Anna (Lammly) Flach.

She was a retired postmaster, having been
postmaster in the Alcove Post Office for many years. She and her husband
operated the Alcove Store.

Louise loved the Alcove Church, which she
attended and supported, and also supported the Little Red School House. She was
a past president of the Alcove Cemetery.

Surviving are a son, Curtis Seaburg (Donna) of
Alcove; a daughter, Marion Leigh of Alcove; two sisters, Elizabeth Harris and
Rose Klob; a brother, Fred Flack; nine grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren;
and several nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by her husband, Arthur
Seaburg, son Arthur Seaburg, sisters Ida Plass and Anna Lessmuller, and brothers
Joseph Flach and the Rev. Charles Flach.

Funeral services are Friday, September 28 from
Cunningham Funeral Home, 4898 Route 81, Greenville. Calling is from 4 to 7pm.

Interment is Saturday, September 29 at 10am in
the Alcove Cemetery.

September 27, 2007

GEORGE SNYDERWorld War II veteran

George Walter Snyder, 83, of Westerlo, died
Wednesday, September 19 from complications related to Alzheimer's disease.

He was born June 21, 1924 in Westerlo, the son
of Walter L. and Christina (Messer) Snyder.

Raised there on the family farm, he graduated
from Greenville High School in 1941 and from the New York State Agricultural
School (now SUNY) in Cobleskill in 1943. He played basketball at both schools.

George was very proud of his service to his
country during world War II. He enlisted in the Army in March 1943 and was
assigned as a tractor driver in the C Battery of the 116th Gun Battalion,
pulling a 90mm anti-aircraft cannon.

On June 6, 1944 he landed on Utah Beach during
the D-Day invasion and with his unit fought through France, Belgium and Germany,
including the infamous Battle of the Bulge.

Among the citations he received are the World
War II Victory Medal, Good Conduct Medal, the Bronze Service Arrowhead and
recognition for participation in the Normandy, Northern France, Ardennes,
Rhineland and Central Europe Campaigns.

He was honorably discharged in November 1945.
after the war he returned to Westerlo, where he began a small excavating
business that eventually became George . Snyder and Son.

He married his wife, Mary Elizabeth Brennan,
on September 17, 1950 and together they raised their family and operated the
excavating business for many years, with George driving snowplow for the Town of
Westerlo and working construction in New York City during the winters.

In 1967 he went to Uruguay, South America for
three months, where he served as a consultant to the Agency for International
Development, teaching native Uruguayans how to operate heavy equipment.

George eventually joined his brother Fred on
the auto and grounds crew at Hannay Reels, where he worked for 17 years. He
finished his career by serving as the Westerlo highway superintendent for 10
years.

in his retirement, George continued to enjoy
snowmobiling, making maple syrup, operating his sawmill and generally puttering
around the farm. He also traveled extensively in the United States and Europe.

He was a member of Preston Hollow American
Legion Post 589, the Westerlo Reformed Church, the Westerlo Democratic Social
Club and the Westerlo Historical Society, and a past member of the Town of
Westerlo Volunteer Fire Company, and the Westerlo Basic Valley Fish and Game
Club and the New York State and Albany County Town Highway Superitendents
Associations.

George is survived by his children, George R.
"Robbie" Snyder and wife Gail; Peter Snyder and Mary Jane S. Araldi and husband
Albert; his sisters, Anna Kuhar of Rensselaerville and Catherine (Alvin) Latham
of Westerlo; brother Robert A. (Ruth) Snyder of Westerlo; and his grandchildren,
Gregory, Sarah and Meghan Araldi, all of Westerlo.

He was predeceased by his wife of 52 years,
Mary, brothers John, Fred, Henry and Richard Snyder, and sisters Viola
Hallenbeck and Mary Tompkins.

Interment was in the Westerlo Rural Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to the
Alzheimer's Association, Northeastern New York Chapter, 85 Watervliet avenue,
Albany 12206, or to the Tpwn of Westerlo Library, P.O. Box 148, Westerlo 12193.

September 27, 2007

DONALD BURGERPharmacist

Donald Fred Burger, 76, of Athens, died
Sunday, September 23 at his home after a long illness.

Don was the proprietor of Catskill Valley
Pharmacy. He served his community for more than 40 years.

He was a parishioner of St. Patrick's Church
in Athens and was an active member of the choir. He had a great passion for
singing.

Don also was a sports fan who loved football,
baseball and bowling.

Survivors include his wife of 54 years,
Elizabeth Ann (Riescher) Burger; three sons, Donald P. Burger and Mark and
Gloria Burger all of Athens, and William and Sarah Burger of Virginia; three
daughters, Colleen Hollowa of Catskill, Kathleen Burger of Menands and Irene and
Gene Speenburgh of Athens; a sister, Irene and Michael Scott of Coxsackie; 10
grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.

A Mass of Christian Burial is celebrated
today, September 27, at 10am at St. Patrick's Church in Athens. A gathering for
family and friends follows at the church.

Arrangements are with Richards Funeral Home,
Athens.

September 27, 2007

MILDRED CAMERONFinance Department retiree

Mildred E. Cameron, 101, formerly of Coxsackie
and Home Sweet Home of Catskill, died Wednesday, September 19 at Eden Park
Health Care Center, Catskill.

She was born in Oneonta October 7, 1905, the
daughter of the late Edward H. and Ella J. (Thomson) Mead.

She was raised in the Athens area and lived
most of her life in Coxsackie. She was a retiree of the state Department of
Taxation and Finance.

She was a member of the First United Methodist
Church of Coxsackie and its United Methodist Women, and the Kaksakee Chapter 873
Order of the Eastern Star, which held services for her.

Survivors include her dear friend, Dorothy
Johnson; a niece, Judy Humphries of Florida; and a great-nephew, Keith Humphries
of Florida.

She was predeceased by a daughter, Carol J.
Cameron, and a brother, Floyd H. Mead.

Burial was in the Old Athens Rural Cemetery.

Contributions in Mildred's memory may be made
to the First United Methodist Church of Coxsackie, 103 Mansion Street, Coxsackie
12051.